Scorecard

Jefferson Van Drew's Scorecard

188 out of 286 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

C

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C-

Bills That Affected This Grade

H.R. 5517 • June 24, 2026

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 9, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 2913 • June 4, 2026

Ukraine Support Act

This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 175 • June 3, 2026

Deport Alien Gang Members Act

This bill makes non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2071 • May 12, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7961 • Mar. 17, 2026

H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7622 • Feb. 20, 2026

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7540 • Feb. 12, 2026

United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 72 • Feb. 11, 2026

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2683 • Jan. 12, 2026

Remote Access Security Act

This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6500 • Jan. 12, 2026

AGOA Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The bill also extends through December 31, 2031, customs user fees and merchandise processing fees.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6504 • Jan. 12, 2026

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5490 • Dec. 3, 2025

Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4423 • Dec. 1, 2025

No New Burma Funds Act

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to advocate and vote for a continued pause on IBRD disbursements and new financing commitments to Burma unless the Department of the Treasury determines this is not in the national interest.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5518 • Sept. 22, 2025

Integrated Cross-Border Law Enforcement Operations Expansion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3486 • Sept. 11, 2025

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5260 • Sept. 10, 2025

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2026. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4216 • Sept. 2, 2025

Made-in-America Defense Act

FMS-Only List Review Act This bill requires the Department of State to conduct an annual review to identify defense articles and services eligible to be sold only through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (i.e., U.S. government to foreign government sales) that should also be eligible to be sold through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) (i.e., U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 747 • Sept. 2, 2025

Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025

This bill subjects certain Chinese entities and government officials to potential sanctions related to opioid trafficking and requires the President to conduct certain preliminary analyses before regulating economic transactions in the event of a national emergency related to international drug trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 275 • June 26, 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 875 • June 26, 2025

Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4092 • June 24, 2025

Protect RAIL Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1998 • June 23, 2025

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity) that the President determines knowingly engages in piracy.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2056 • June 12, 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3904 • June 11, 2025

U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3926 • June 11, 2025

Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1263 • May 19, 2025

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1503 • May 7, 2025

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3242 • May 7, 2025

Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2574 • Apr. 1, 2025

No Iranian Energy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2575 • Apr. 1, 2025

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 495 • Mar. 10, 2025

Subterranean Border Defense Act

This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 993 • Mar. 10, 2025

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1585 • Feb. 25, 2025

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1547 • Feb. 24, 2025

SSA Reform Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1229 • Feb. 12, 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1123 • Feb. 7, 2025

To abolish the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 816 • Jan. 28, 2025

Build the Wall Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to construct and maintain physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. All unobligated amounts in the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must be immediately deposited in the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 696 • Jan. 23, 2025

End Unaccountable Amnesty Act

This bill revises, restricts, and repeals various laws and programs addressing the admissibility and deportability of certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law). The bill includes changes to the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, the treatment of unaccompanied children, and removal proceedings.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 22, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 594 • Jan. 21, 2025

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 30 • Jan. 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 551 • Jan. 16, 2025

Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) from the United States while such an individual's application for admission is pending.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 465 • Jan. 15, 2025

Old Glory Only Act

This bill prohibits the flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 318 • Jan. 9, 2025

Border Safety and Security Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) without valid entry documents during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 29 • Jan. 7, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4443 • Dec. 17, 2024

Countering China’s Exploitation of Strategic Metals and Minerals and Child and Forced Labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Act

This bill prohibits the importation of goods containing metals or minerals (particularly cobalt, lithium, and their derivatives) that are mined, produced, smelted, or processed by child labor or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It also requires certain federal actions to address this issue. The prohibition does not apply if U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6114 • Dec. 17, 2024

Maximum Pressure Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6909 • Dec. 17, 2024

COBALT Supply Chain Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7476 • Dec. 17, 2024

Countering Communist China Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8411 • Dec. 17, 2024

Defending American Property Abroad Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9613 • Dec. 17, 2024

SSA Reform Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9668 • Dec. 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3012 • Nov. 20, 2024

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8368 • Nov. 20, 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3334 • Sept. 25, 2024

STOP CCP Act

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1)…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5717 • Sept. 20, 2024

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5179 • Sept. 18, 2024

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7909 • Sept. 18, 2024

Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9657 • Sept. 18, 2024

Detain and Deport Gang Members Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1425 • Sept. 11, 2024

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9456 • Sept. 11, 2024

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1103 • Sept. 10, 2024

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1157 • Sept. 9, 2024

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2789 • June 25, 2024

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking, conduct a…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8734 • June 13, 2024

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 138 • June 12, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8282 • June 4, 2024

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8369 • May 16, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7343 • May 15, 2024

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8221 • May 1, 2024

Hamas Supporters Have No Home Here Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 529 • Apr. 30, 2024

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8038 • Apr. 20, 2024

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Highlights: This bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4691 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5947 • Apr. 17, 2024

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6046 • Apr. 17, 2024

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6323 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023

This bill modifies the authority of the President to waive restrictions on certain U.S. accounts of foreign financial institutions that have facilitated significant financial transactions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran, certain Iranian financial institutions, or certain Iranian nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3033 • Apr. 16, 2024

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4681 • Apr. 16, 2024

Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5826 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

This bill allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5917 • Apr. 16, 2024

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6015 • Apr. 16, 2024

Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6245 • Apr. 16, 2024

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6603 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Technology for Terror Act

This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5921 • Apr. 15, 2024

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5923 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8011 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iranian Terror Prevention Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7959 • Apr. 11, 2024

SHIELD Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7511 • Mar. 7, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7580 • Mar. 7, 2024

Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2766 • Feb. 15, 2024

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 533 • Feb. 15, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5375 • Feb. 15, 2024

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3202 • Feb. 14, 2024

Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities).

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7232 • Feb. 5, 2024

No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6976 • Feb. 1, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7202 • Feb. 1, 2024

Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the total U.S. funding to UNRWA from FY2020 through FY2024.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6678 • Jan. 31, 2024

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6679 • Jan. 31, 2024

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5862 • Jan. 17, 2024

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 839 • Jan. 12, 2024

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6980 • Jan. 11, 2024

DOCTORS Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6939 • Jan. 10, 2024

REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6542 • Dec. 1, 2023

Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues concerning family- and employment-based visas. The bill increases the annual per-country cap on family-based immigrant visas from 7% of the total number of such visas available to 15% and eliminates the per-country cap for employment-based immigrant visas.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6553 • Dec. 1, 2023

To require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5283 • Nov. 30, 2023

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 5961 • Nov. 30, 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6523 • Nov. 30, 2023

Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3774 • Nov. 3, 2023

SHIP Act

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6201 • Nov. 2, 2023

Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 340 • Nov. 1, 2023

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6118 • Oct. 30, 2023

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5857 • Sept. 29, 2023

No IDs for Illegals Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4665 • Sept. 28, 2023

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5694 • Sept. 26, 2023

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2024. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5531 • Sept. 18, 2023

End U.N. Censorship Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be made available to support the iVerify tool (a fact-checking tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme) or any other effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or dis-information.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3152 • Sept. 12, 2023

Fight CRIME Act

Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME Act This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5415 • Sept. 12, 2023

Safeguarding Endangered Children, Unaccompanied and at Risk of Exploitation Act of 2023

or SECURE Act of 2023 This bill requires regular reports to Congress detailing the status of unaccompanied non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) children. The bill also rescinds certain funding for the agencies responsible for the report for each day that a report is late.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 589 • Sept. 12, 2023

MAHSA Act

Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4942 • July 26, 2023

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3941 • July 19, 2023

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4708 • July 18, 2023

H–2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act

H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or the HIRE Act This bill addresses issues relating to temporary work visas, including by extending the period of stay for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) and H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visas.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 813 • July 17, 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3099 • June 13, 2023

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3907 • June 7, 2023

United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2023

This bill increases and extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing counties that identify and support local solutions to sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3919 • June 7, 2023

Asylum Claims Improvement Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from taking into account the mental health of a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) when determining whether that individual qualifies as a refugee.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3792 • June 1, 2023

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill extends the authorization for the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer certain defense items to Israel; extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries related to water resources, agriculture, and…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3536 • May 18, 2023

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2494 • May 17, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 3393 • May 17, 2023

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

This bill provides that it is U.S. policy to (1) support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties; and (2) continue to counter threats to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3407 • May 17, 2023

Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues relating to immigration enforcement. The bill declares that state and local law enforcement have inherent authority to investigate and arrest individuals to assist federal immigration enforcement. (Currently, state and local law enforcement may take certain immigration enforcement actions upon entering into an agreement with U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2 • May 11, 2023

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. DIVISION A--BORDER SECURITY This division requires certain actions related to border security. (Sec.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • Apr. 28, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1149 • Apr. 19, 2023

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services). For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1151 • Apr. 17, 2023

USA Act

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1107 • Mar. 27, 2023

PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing countries certain rights and beneficial treatment.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1154 • Mar. 27, 2023

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

This bill imposes sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1775 • Mar. 24, 2023

AUDIT Act

Assessing Unintended Drivers of Illegal Trafficking Act or the AUDIT Act This bill prohibits certain federal agencies from giving grants to implementing partners that provide abortion services to asylum seekers.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 406 • Mar. 23, 2023

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1093 • Mar. 22, 2023

To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1159 • Mar. 22, 2023

To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 989 • Mar. 22, 2023

Build the Wall Now Act

This bill resumes the construction of, and modifies the requirements for, a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must, within one day of the bill's enactment, resume any project related to the construction of such barriers (and any related infrastructure), and DHS may not cancel any contracts…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 597 • Feb. 27, 2023

Stop the Cartels Act

This bill addresses various issues including matters relating to immigration, law enforcement cooperation with Mexico, and drug cartels. The bill bars federal financial assistance for state or local jurisdictions that (1) restrict compliance with immigration detainers issued by the Department of Homeland Security, or (2) have any law or policy that violates…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1102 • Feb. 17, 2023

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1025 • Feb. 14, 2023

Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act

This bill prohibits making federal funds available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on federal funds that were provided directly or indirectly to the institute, the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or affiliates of these entities over the past 15 years.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 29 • Feb. 8, 2023

Border Safety and Security Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) without valid entry documents during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 199 • Jan. 9, 2023

Secure America’s Borders First Act

Secure America's Borders First Act This bill prohibits using federal funds to provide certain military assistance to Ukraine until a border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border is completed and operation control of such border is achieved.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 211 • Jan. 9, 2023

COI Elimination Act

This bill limits U.S. contributions to the United Nations pertaining to the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Current law imposes a cap on the annual U.S. contribution to the U.N. budget. The bill lowers that cap by 25% of the amount budgeted for the commission.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 218 • Jan. 9, 2023

Expedited Removal Codification Act of 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for a July 23, 2019, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notice that expanded the classes of non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal without further hearing or review). DHS published another notice on March 21, 2022 , rescinding the July 2019 notice.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 79 • Jan. 9, 2023

WHO Withdrawal Act

This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5168 • Dec. 21, 2022

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 9508 • Dec. 13, 2022

ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act

Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party Act or the ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on TikTok, its parent company ByteDance Ltd., and larger social media companies with ties to certain foreign…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7946 • Dec. 6, 2022

Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022

This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 9406 • Dec. 3, 2022

Customs and Border Protection Crisis Hardship and Incentive Pay Act of 2022

This bill requires additional pay (up to $250 per pay period) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement law enforcement officers if the officer was on duty under certain conditions, such as if fentanyl was encountered in the sector.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9398 • Dec. 2, 2022

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Behavioral Health Act

This bill addresses various issues related to behavioral health care for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees. For example, the bill (1) establishes a behavioral health readiness office within CBP, and (2) requires all CBP initial entry training sites to include basic behavioral health awareness training.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4785 • Dec. 1, 2022

To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.

Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3541 • Nov. 1, 2022

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3583 • Nov. 1, 2022

Never Again International Outbreak Prevention Act

This bill establishes measures related to international accountability for outbreaks of novel viruses and diseases. The Department of State must establish lists of countries based on the procedures and standards each country has implemented to (1) identify outbreaks and monitor diseases, and (2) ensure that novel viruses and diseases are timely reported.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3770 • Nov. 1, 2022

Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report on considerations relating to easing restrictions on or reopening the United States-Canada border to essential and nonessential travel.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3922 • Nov. 1, 2022

World Deserves To Know Act

This bill requires sanctions on certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and officials of Chinese health agencies. It also addresses related issues.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4391 • Nov. 1, 2022

Responsibility for Unaccompanied Minors Act

This bill amends provisions relating to responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the care of unaccompanied alien children.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4416 • Nov. 1, 2022

SHIELD Act

Securing the Homeland from International Entrants with Life-threatening Diseases Act or the SHIELD Act This bill suspends for one year the admission and parole into the United States of certain categories of individuals who are from or were recently in a country that fails to meet certain criteria related to COVID-19.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4562 • Nov. 1, 2022

Migrant Child Trafficking Prevention and Accountability Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions on an alien parent (or guardian) of an unaccompanied alien child who arrives at any U.S. border or port of entry. Under current law, an alien may arrive in the United States (whether or not at a port of entry) and request asylum, subject to certain restrictions.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4796 • Nov. 1, 2022

Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill addresses issues relating to immigration enforcement. The bill declares that state and local law enforcement have inherent authority to investigate and arrest individuals to assist federal immigration enforcement. (Currently, state and local law enforcement may take certain immigration enforcement actions upon entering into an agreement with U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5759 • Nov. 1, 2022

BE GONE Act

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants Act or the BE GONE Act This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual abuse, sexual assault, and aggravated sexual violence.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6122 • Nov. 1, 2022

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based solely on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6237 • Nov. 1, 2022

No FARC Act

No Foreign Adversaries Residing in our Communities Act or the No FARC Act This bill bars any alien who is a present or former member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (also known as FARC) from being admitted into the United States or receiving a visa.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6239 • Nov. 1, 2022

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on certain issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6264 • Nov. 1, 2022

POLICE Act of 2021

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2021 or the POLICE Act of 2021 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer a deportable offense.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6592 • Nov. 1, 2022

Immigration Transparency and Transit Notification Act of 2022

This bill requires notifications to certain officials before an unaccompanied alien child or a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) without lawful immigration status may be placed in or transported to a state or local jurisdiction. The bill also authorizes the office of the governor of the relevant state to prohibit the placement or transportation.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6621 • Nov. 1, 2022

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds pursuant to a federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement for any organization that provides legal representation or legal orientation for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present in the United States and are placed in removal proceedings.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7354 • Nov. 1, 2022

Preventing Terrorist Sympathizers from Appeasing Terrorists Act

This bill prohibits the revocation of the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization except by a joint resolution of Congress. Currently, the Department of State may revoke such a designation. Such a designation carries various legal effects.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7462 • Nov. 1, 2022

EMAP Act

Early Migration Alert Program Act or the EMAP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security a program to (1) lead the dissemination of information pertaining to the release of non-U.S. nationals ( alien under federal law) from custody, and (2) formalize partnerships with regional stakeholders relating to such information.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7479 • Nov. 1, 2022

To provide a means for Congress to prevent an organization's designation as a foreign terrorist organization from being revoked by the Secretary of State.

This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress at least 45 days before revoking a designation of an organization as a foreign terrorist organization. Congress may prohibit the revocation by enacting a joint resolution within 45 days of the State Department's notification.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7741 • Nov. 1, 2022

No More Phones Act

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer funding to provide cellular devices to individuals who cross the southern border without lawful authorization.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8119 • Nov. 1, 2022

Asylum Claims Improvement Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from taking into account the mental health of a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) when determining whether that individual qualifies as a refugee.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8609 • Nov. 1, 2022

Surging Prosecutors to Expedite Alien Removals Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a ratio of four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement prosecutors for each immigration judge. These prosecutors represent DHS during removal proceedings. DHS must provide a report to Congress within 90 days on the plan and status of achieving the ratio.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8632 • Nov. 1, 2022

No IDs for Illegals Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish or otherwise support the Secure Docket Card Program of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8943 • Nov. 1, 2022

Asylum Accountability Act

This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.)

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9238 • Oct. 25, 2022

Border Patrol First Act

This bill transfers $240 million previously made available to the Department of State for refugee and humanitarian assistance to the Department of Homeland Security. The transferred funds shall be available (1) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection activities, and (2) to reimburse the states of Texas and Arizona for activities related to border security.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8446 • Sept. 29, 2022

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 8463 • Sept. 29, 2022

Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act

This bill modifies income-related eligibility requirements for assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a program that provides assistance through a competitive selection process to eligible developing countries based on various factors, including a country's level of economic freedom and effectiveness of government.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1456 • Sept. 19, 2022

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps. Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 3157 • Sept. 19, 2022

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

This act requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 2374 • Sept. 15, 2022

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8868 • Sept. 15, 2022

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022

This bill permanently extends certain sanctions against Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6552 • July 26, 2022

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues. The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including (1) Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally; and (2) the Angel Watch Center, a U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8351 • July 15, 2022

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1934 • July 14, 2022

Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021

This bill requires actions to increase U.S. influence in international organizations that develop and set standards for wireless telecommunications, such as fifth-generation (5G) technology, and to address the role of China's government in such standards-setting organizations.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8230 • June 25, 2022

BUILD IT Act

Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act or the BUILD IT Act This bill requires the federal government to transfer, upon request, materials associated with the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border to the governments of the states along that border (i.e., Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas).

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8028 • June 14, 2022

Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2022

This bill requires the federal government to transfer, without reimbursement, materials purchased for the construction of roadways or barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border and located in the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or California to the governments of those states.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7987 • June 8, 2022

DEFEND Act of 2022

Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses Act of 2022 or the DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to cooperate with Middle East allies and partners (i.e., countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries in the region as appropriate) to identify and develop an approach…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7892 • May 27, 2022

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act This bill requires the President to prohibit nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and agents associated with China's government from (1) purchasing agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States, or (2) participating in Department of Agriculture programs…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7081 • May 11, 2022

Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for Ukraine. Specifically, Treasury must order U.S. representatives to international financial institutions to advocate for such institutions to (1) immediately suspend all debt service payments owed by Ukraine to the respective institution, (2) provide concessional…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 7691 • May 10, 2022

Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

This act provides $40.1 billion in FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations for activities to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The act provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 812 • Apr. 27, 2022

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3344 • Apr. 27, 2022

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 4133 • Apr. 27, 2022

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the allocation of certain funds for purposes related to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, requires the Department of State to develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to increase disaster response and resilience in the Caribbean, and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 4693 • Apr. 27, 2022

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This act sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally. Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 6089 • Apr. 27, 2022

Stop Iranian Drones Act

This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7314 • Apr. 27, 2022

AXIS Act

Assessing Xi's Interference and Subversion Act or AXIS Act This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7372 • Apr. 27, 2022

Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act

This bill establishes an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. The working group must report to Congress on issues including (1) the impact of Russia's attack on Ukraine on the supply of various materials, including palladium, neon gas, and helium; (2) the attack's impact on supply…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7528 • Apr. 14, 2022

No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits the President from providing assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, or Nicaragua, unless the President certifies that the country receiving the assistance has implemented laws and policies that would cease the flow of migrants through the country to the United States.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7260 • Apr. 6, 2022

Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress a comprehensive southern border strategy. The strategy must include (1) an overview of current security risks along the southern border; and (2) an assessment of the barriers, technologies, and tools that are necessary to achieve and maintain situational awareness and operational…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4476 • Apr. 5, 2022

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 7223 • Mar. 24, 2022

COI Elimination Act

This bill limits U.S. contributions to the United Nations pertaining to the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Current law imposes a cap on the annual U.S. contribution to the U.N. budget. The bill lowers that cap by 25% of the amount budgeted for the commission.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Mar. 17, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7139 • Mar. 17, 2022

Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a September 21, 2020, executive order imposing sanctions pertaining to Iran's activities relating to arms and related materiel, including transfers of such arms and materiel.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Mar. 9, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7023 • Mar. 9, 2022

Prohibiting Oil Trade with Venezuela’s Tyrant Act

Prohibiting Oil Trade with Venezuela's Tyrant Act This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of petroleum products from Venezuela. Petroleum product means crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product, including natural gas liquid product.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5681 • Mar. 8, 2022

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers assigned to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O'odham Nation land, commonly known as Shadow Wolves , as ICE special agents upon completing certain required training.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6919 • Mar. 3, 2022

Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act

This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of petroleum products from Russia. Petroleum product means crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product, including natural gas liquid product.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6939 • Mar. 3, 2022

To prohibit the importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation.

This bill directs the President to prohibit the importation of oil and natural gas from Russia.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6004 • Feb. 22, 2022

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1155 • Dec. 8, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3001 • Nov. 9, 2021

Vietnam Human Rights Act

This bill requires actions related to human rights in Vietnam and addresses related issues. The Department of State must assist eligible individuals and entities working to secure the release of political and religious prisoners in Vietnam. The Office of Internet Freedom within the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3215 • Nov. 9, 2021

Temporary Family Visitation Act

This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa classification for an alien temporarily entering the United States to visit a relative who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The maximum period of stay for a family visitor visa shall be 90 days. An alien seeking such a visa must have health insurance for the duration of the stay.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3306 • Nov. 9, 2021

Uyghur SOS Act

Uyghur Stop Oppressive Sterilizations Act or the Uyghur SOS Act This bill expands existing visa-blocking sanctions to cover certain high-ranking foreign government officials who are responsible for coercive population control policies, such as forced abortions, with a focus on those responsible for such policies against ethnic minority groups in China.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1064 • Nov. 3, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4111 • Oct. 25, 2021

Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for the fund to promote international standards and best practices with respect to sovereign debt contracts and to provide technical assistance to fund members.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 2076 • Oct. 19, 2021

COVID–19 Border Protection (CBP) Act

COVID-19 Border Protection (CBP) Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to devise and implement a strategy to ensure that no alien with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in DHS or Department of Health and Human Services custody may be released into the community during a public health emergency related to COVID-19.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2718 • Oct. 19, 2021

Maximum Pressure Act

This bill expands sanctions and economic penalties on Iran. It also restricts the President from unilaterally lifting or waiving the sanctions or penalties and increases congressional oversight of them. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2748 • Sept. 30, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1228 • Sept. 28, 2021

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4686 • Sept. 28, 2021

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5127 • Aug. 31, 2021

AWOL Act

Afghanistan Withdrawal Oversight and Liability Act or the AWOL Act This bill prohibits using federal funds appropriated for FY2021 to provide support to the Taliban. The bill also requires reports and certifications related to Afghanistan.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5068 • Aug. 20, 2021

Prioritize Evacuation of U.S. Citizens in Afghanistan Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State to immediately submit to Congress a joint report with (1) a plan to remove U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4828 • Aug. 13, 2021

Border Security for America Act of 2021

This bill addresses border security and related issues. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume all activities to construct a border barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border that were underway or planned prior to January 20, 2021; requires DHS to deploy, in addition to physical barriers, tactical infrastructure…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4721 • Aug. 4, 2021

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3985 • July 22, 2021

Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021

or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4615 • July 22, 2021

Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 826 • July 19, 2021

Divided Families Reunification Act

This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 391 • June 28, 2021

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 256 • June 17, 2021

To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 3966 • June 17, 2021

To prohibit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.

This bill prohibits the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes specified certifications regarding Iran, including actions taken by Iran relating to its nuclear program.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3882 • June 15, 2021

Compensation for Americans Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to negotiate with China to secure compensation for China's distortion of information related to the spread of COVID-19. The bill also contains other China-related provisions, such as those imposing sanctions on certain Chinese individuals and entities.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3811 • June 11, 2021

TRIPP Act

Trade Related Intellectual Property Protection Act or the TRIPP Act This bill requires the President to oppose any waiver of obligations under the TRIPS Agreement (i.e., the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) held by members of the World Trade Organization unless there is an express, statutory authorization for such a waiver.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.J.Res. 50 • June 8, 2021

Recognizing that Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels who have seized control of our southern border.

This joint resolution recognizes and affirms the sovereign and unilateral authority of states to defend themselves against invasion.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3685 • June 4, 2021

Hamas International Financing Prevention Act

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3706 • June 4, 2021

Emergency Resupply for IRON DOME Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to make all unexpended funding for assistance to Gaza available instead for grants to Israel for its Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1496 • May 18, 2021

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1592 • May 18, 2021

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1775 • May 18, 2021

Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2021

This bill revises an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state to allow an action seeking money damages against a foreign state for personal injury, death, or other damage resulting from certain misrepresentations made by the state to the World Health Organization.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3256 • May 14, 2021

Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act

This bill prohibits making federal funds available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on federal funds given to the institute over the past 15 years.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3130 • May 13, 2021

Operation Stonegarden Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authorization for the Operation Stonegarden grant program within the Department of Homeland Security. Through the program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall provide grants for enhancing border security to law enforcement agencies that are (1) in a state with an international land or maritime border, and (2) involved…

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3057 • May 10, 2021

ACES Act of 2021

Anti-CCP Espionage via Social Media Act of 2021 or the ACES Act of 2021 This bill requires certain actions related to ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese parent company of TikTok (a video-sharing mobile application). Specifically, the bill grants Executive Order 13942 the force and effect of law.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2646 • Apr. 30, 2021

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1259 • Apr. 28, 2021

REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021

Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act of 2021 or the REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols as outlined in the January 25, 2019, memo titled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols .

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 824 • Apr. 23, 2021

Stop China’s IP Theft Act

Stop China's IP Theft Act This bill directs the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to deny entry into the United States to senior Chinese Communist Party officials, the spouses and children of such officials, members of the cabinet of the Chinese government, and active duty members of China's armed forces.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2729 • Apr. 22, 2021

Finish the Wall Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues. DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2802 • Apr. 22, 2021

American Border Rescue Plan Act

This bill establishes that funds made available for certain COVID-19 recovery programs may also be available to eligible law enforcement agencies for border enforcement-related purposes. To be eligible to receive such funds, a law enforcement agency must be (1) located in a state with an international border, and (2) involved in an active and ongoing U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1333 • Apr. 21, 2021

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1392 • Apr. 21, 2021

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021

This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1573 • Apr. 21, 2021

Access to Counsel Act of 2021

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 2409 • Apr. 8, 2021

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

This bill states U.S. policy concerning U.S. and Israeli law enforcement training and threats to U.S. and Israeli security and embassy protection. Specifically, the bill provides that it is U.S. policy to (1) support bilateral training between U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2321 • Apr. 2, 2021

Border Surge Response and Resilience Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a plan for responding to irregular increases in migration at the border that present risks to border security.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1603 • Mar. 18, 2021

Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker (CAW) status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program.

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6 • Mar. 18, 2021

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 37 • Mar. 1, 2021

Voter Integrity Protection Act

This bill imposes additional immigration-related penalties for aliens who vote in an election for federal office. It shall be an aggravated felony for an alien who is unlawfully present to violate an existing prohibition against an alien voting in a federal election.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 419 • Jan. 21, 2021

No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

This bill prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

AFF

Supported

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 261 • Jan. 11, 2021

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Jefferson Van Drew

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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